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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
3
The Sons of Herman at Austin offered prizes to University of Texas students to promote German study. Miss Mildred Gladney won the first prize of $30, praised by Bonham friends and the Favorite for her strong university record.
The notice mentions the film The Half Million Bride with Hamilton Revelle Marguer ite Snow and Billie Richie in a two reel comedy shown at the Queen. It also describes Fru it Presbyterian Sunday school annual picnic at Oakland with a crowd of about one hundred and seventeen attendees riding a Catron Grocery truck lunch and lemonade provided before a pleasant drive home.
The Katy has reopened the two varnish cars after a spring repaint. Conductor Finley signals the return of service with a louder call, guiding the train as it resumes operation under a brighter, refreshed look.
A first class five room home on West 6th street offers two porches and a bath in prime condition. Priced at 1550 dollars with 1-3 cash and balance on a monthly instalment plan at low interest offered by J. M. Lowrey.
Bonham Building and Loan Association will furnish funds to build or repair homes or to refinance debts, with repayment on a monthly plan. For details contact J. M. Lowrey, Secretary.
W S Spotts and wife depart for Dallas to join the Texas delegation bound for New York City for the National Editorial Association meeting. Delegates will visit Philadelphia and Washington on side trips. conference opens Monday June 19 at Hotel McAlpine. the trip includes sightseeing and a pleasant journey home.
A Minnesota real estate line advertises a $1550 home on West Sixth street with easy terms from J M Lowrey. The note lists contact as 70-2.
Last night at the Airdome the Champagne Girls drew laughter with risqué stunts in You Never Can Tell. The crowd roared at the comedy and applauded as rain threatened a cancellation for tonight.
A coal car from Piedmont was received by Bonham Fuel Company, marking a transfer of goods to the supplier for distribution and use.
W Y announces a new East Side square shop offering lawn mower sharpening upholstery and furniture repair. He guarantees prompt service and seeks customer patronage from the community.
June corn and varieties including jeteria kaffir corn are listed with producers Ragers Woodward and Rabara Co ae.
St Louis June 14 Democratic convention begins with flag day spectacle as 15 000 flags are handed to delegates and suffragists march past Locust street while singing America Bryan enters to applause and a Tammany tiger prop is removed. Glynn leads opening program and crowd cheers Wilson.
London reports a likely Russian capture of Kovel, a key railroad hub after Lemberg, threatening German lines toward Riga and the Austrian front south. Russians near Lutsk. Czernowitz remains in Austrian hands but evacuation is expected hourly.
In New York on June 14 Roosevelt suffers a side pain near the heart during a motor trip with his son in law Dr Dorby. He says the pain is of no consequence but looks ill. He will see a physician for throat spray and undergo X ray tonight. his appointments are canceled until further notice.
President Wilson marched afoot at the head of the preparedness and flag day parade along Pennsylvania Avenue. The event set local records as the mile and a half route was completed in fifteen minutes with Cabinet officials White House staff and suffragists participating.
The War Department says a call for state militia would be the first step if more troops are needed on the border. About 1,500 men are currently available nationwide, with ten thousand and coast artillery not on the border.
G. W. Winter told the Favorite that he and Judge Rosser Thomas were in Ravenna last night to check enlistments for the Bonham battery. Seven additional names were secured, and Winter believes continued success at enlistment points will reach the required number to establish the battery.
Berlin reports English naval losses totaling 130 warships and about 600000 tons sunk to date. The tally reflects ongoing Allied maritime losses amid World War I actions.
The Italian troop ship Principe Umberto was torpedoed on June 8 with heavy losses, an official announcement from Vienna reports.
A five part Metro feature The Half Million Bride headlines the lineup with Billie Richie starring in a screaming two reel L-Ko comedy. Queen to morrow shows at 5 and 10 cents.
Reports from Columbus New Mexico dated June 14 describe anti American agitators threatening three hundred Mexican laborers at road repair camps south of La Palomas with death should they stay after removal. The piece also notes the rainy season beginning at Namiquipa and that Captains Dodd and Curry were injured testing an automobile when the machine was wrecked.
A fresh shipment of Japanese rasols featuring attractive silk and cotton patterns arrives from M. C. Spivy & Co. The notice highlights the selection and quality of fabrics offered to customers.
German forces report capturing prisoners near Verdun with light resistance from French posts. Details remain fragmentary from the disputed frontline region.
National Chairman McCombs spoke at the convention in St Louis saying the party has victory, certainty, and a path of future access. He assailed the Republicans for deception, praised Americanism, and urged unity and preparedness as the party’s principles guide a strong, dignified nation.
Victor Moore stars in a light hearted automobile photo comedy titled The Race with Anita King featured Friday. The program highlights humorous car antics and a playful clash of wit between lead performers.
Judge Rosser Thomas visited Monks town court on Monday. He traveled via Hones Grove and abandoned his car north of Honey Grove due to mud, then walked to Monkstown by Bois d Arc bottom. He noted heavy rainfall and good crop prospects in the area. A yearling case valued around $59 drew court costs over $100, with prospects of transfer to county court.
Town knows of just a few saddles and focuses on acquiring one now at the St Ewing Estate. Local collectors discuss value and availability as residents consider the best purchase option.
A large shipment identified as Zion Wallace arrives in town prompting added interest from local vendors. Residents discuss performance ideals and how such orders influence community projects and morale.
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